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HOURS AT THE BEACH HOUSE 

BEACH HOUSE GROUNDS AND GATED AREA
SPLASH PAD  
GUEST SERVICES
BACK ON THE BEACH CAFE
 
  PARKING LOTS                               See Getting Here & Parking  
  SUMMER POOL   See POOL Page
  TOURS OF THE GUEST HOUSE   See Cultural Programs & Tours


SITE HOURS

Parking Lot - Park & Display upon arrival
November through March | 7 a.m. –8 p.m.
April through October | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Grounds - Includes playground, volleyball courts, sandy area
November through March | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
April through October | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.


Guest Services - Open Daily

Fall | Post Labor Day – October | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Winter | November through April | 9 a.m.  4 p.m.
Spring | May through mid-June | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Closing may vary per programming.    
Summer | Mid-June through Labor Day | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Closing may vary per programming.      


Gated Area - Includes splash pad, courtyard, view deck
November through March | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April through October | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*From September through mid-June, hours for these amenities are subject to change on short notice; call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 to confirm dates and closures.


Marion Davies Guest House Tours
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
*From September through mid-June, hours are subject to change on short notice; call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 to confirm dates and closures.

Art Gallery in Event House - Open Daily
November through March | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April through October | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
*From September through mid-June, hours are subject to change on short notice; call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 to confirm dates and closures.

Holiday Closures
The Beach House gated area is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Additional closures may take place around holidays.
Parking lot and beach access are accessible during Beach House closures.

Back on the Beach Cafe
Separately operated, please call (310) 393-8282 for hours.

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BEACH HOUSE GROUNDS & GATED AREA

  • The grounds and gated area are open to all, no membership or reservations required. 
  • Grounds include the playground, beach areas, beach volleyball and soccer courts; and the gated area includes the courtyard, splash pad, and view deck.  MAP
  • Site hours do not include the pool. The pool schedule is seasonal, open between Memorial Day and Labor Day annually. See POOL for details. 
  • From September - May hours are subject to change with short notice, or call (310) 458-4904 to confirm hours.  

 

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SPLASH PAD

  • Free and open to the public year-round, the Splash Pad is a water feature that shoots water out of the ground and is very popular with small children.
  • From September-May, hours are subject to change with short notice, or call (310) 458-4904 to confirm availability.
 

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GUEST SERVICES

The Guest Services office is open daily when the Beach House gated area is open. We are located under the large beach ball banner, next to the south parking lot.
Call us with any questions at (310) 458-4904.

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BACK ON THE BEACH CAFÉ

Beach Café offers appetizing meals featuring local and seasonal cuisine with breathtaking views of ocean, mountain, pier, and Catalina Island. The café is privately operated and opening hours change seasonally.  Please call (310) 393-8282 to confirm hours. Café Website.